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Machine Tool Technology
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
MAC 100 Introduction to Machine Tool
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Principles and procedures for basic machine tool operations. Includes careers in manufacturing, machine tool history,
safety, materials, manufacturing process planning, measurement, layout tools and procedures, principles of metal cutting,
bench and hand tools, power saws, drill presses, and abrasive machine.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
MAC 110 Manual Machine Shop
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Introduction to basic machine shop practices. Includes safety, lathes, vertical milling machines, and grinding machines.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 100.
Information: Prerequisite maybe waived with a score of 80% or better on the Machine Tool assessment test. See a
machine tool instructor or advisor for prerequisite information.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MAC 120 Machine Shop II
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Continuation of MAC 110. Includes a more in depth application of safety, lathes, milling machines, and grinding machines.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 110 or equivalent with department advisor approval.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
MAC 125 Mechanical Inspection
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Principles and applications of dimensional measurement. Includes line graduated measuring instruments, fixed gages,
gauge blocks, comparative measurements, optical comparators and projectors, angle measurement, straightness, flatness,
and perpendicularity measurement, and coordinated measuring machines.
Prerequisite(s): GTM 105, and MAC 110.
Information: Prerequisite maybe waived with industry experience. See a machine tool instructor for prerequisite
information.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MAC 130 Machine Setup and Fixture Making
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (1 lec., 4 lab)
Concepts, techniques, and skills in machine setup. Includes how to translate blueprints into fixture making; the application
of machine setup; and the making of fixtures.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 110.
Information: Prerequisite may be waived with industry experience. See a machine tool faculty instructor for prerequisite
information.
Offered: Fall.
MAC 140 Introduction to Electrical Discharge Machining
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Application of electrical discharge machining (EDM) in industry today. Includes overview of EDM, EDM machines and
processes, spark generation and dielectric fluids, electrodes, and surface finishes.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 110.
Information: Prerequisite maybe waived with Industry experience. See a machine tool instructor for prerequisite
information.
Offered: Fall.
MAC 150 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill Programming I
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Operations and procedures for automated machining systems. Includes Numerical Control (NC) and Computer Numerical
Control (CNC) machining system, positioning and coordinate systems used in NC/CNC programming, part programming,
diagnosis and correction of programming errors, and programming procedures.
Prerequisite(s): GTM 105 and MAC 110.
Recommendation: Completion of CAD 101 before enrolling in this course.
Information: Industry experience may be substituted for prerequisite requirements. See a machine tool instructor for
prerequisite information.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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